2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Mazda | Maserati |
| Model | RX-8 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
